Finance Officer

Temporary contract (3 months, potential permanency) | ASAP start Local Council | Eastern Melbourne 24 hours per week | Hybrid WFH arrangement $42 - $48 per hour About the role

We are looking for a Finance Officer to join our client, a local council in Eastern Melbourne. This is a part-time, hybrid role with an ASAP start. It’s a excellent chance to get hands‑on in a busy finance team, with the potential to move into a permanent position for the right person. What you’ll do

Raise purchase orders and receipt utilities bills in TechOne, making sure each one is coded to the right cost centre and approved before payment Review utilities bills for anomalies such as unusual usage, duplicate charges or billing errors,



and follow them up with suppliers until they’re resolved Complete monthly reconciliations, including utilities accruals and creditor accounts, and investigate any variances Keep accurate records and supporting documents so month‑end closes smoothly and audit requests are easy to answer Be the go‑to contact for internal teams and suppliers on utilities queries, responding quickly and keeping everyone updated About you

Previous experience in local government, public sector, healthcare or education Tertiary qualification in a relevant field Minimum 2-3 years in a similar role TechOne experience highly desirable

📌 Finance Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Public Sector People
📍 Melbourne